DevSecOps Engineer (Contract) Inside IR35

DevSecOps Engineer (Contract)

Rate: £500 - £550
Duration: 6 months - Inside IR35
Location: 3 days onsite in Sheffield, Birmingham, or Edinburgh

We are seeking an experienced DevSecOps Engineer to support automation-hosted services teams in strengthening their security posture. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in DevSecOps environments, who can provide both assessment and guidance without being directly responsible for remediation delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess security infrastructure across automation services, including cloud workstreams, Kubernetes, and on-premises environments.

• Conduct in-depth security analyses to map the current security estate.

• Create and plan remediation work processes (implementation will be handled by delivery teams).

• Produce clear process documentation to support remediation activities.

• Act as a subject matter expert within DevSecOps, providing insight and recommendations.

Skills & Experience

• Strong expertise in DevSecOps practices within complex technology environments.

• Hands-on experience with automation services, Kubernetes, and/or hybrid on-prem/cloud infrastructure.

• Proven ability to conduct security analysis, gap assessments, and threat modelling.

• Excellent documentation and process design skills.

• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and technical teams.